ABOUT LAKSHADWEEP
“Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means ‘a hundred thousand islands’. ”
India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km. It is a uni-district Union Territory and comprises of 12 atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks and ten inhabited islands. The islands have a total area of 32 sq km. The capital is Kavaratti and it is also the principal town of the UT. All Islands are 220 to 440 km away from the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala, in the emerald Arabian Sea. The natural landscapes, the sandy beaches, abundance of flora and fauna and the absence of a rushed lifestyle enhance the mystique of Lakshadweep.
Only BSNL and Airtel provides telecommunication services to Lakshadweep Islands. BSNL provides connectivity in all 10 inhabited islands where as Airtel provides connectivity to Kavaratti and Agatti islands.
The entry to Lakshadweep islands is restricted. One requires an entry permit issued by Lakshadweep Administration to visit these islands.
WHAT'S NEW
- UT Level Photographic and wooden signage making competitions for public – International day for Biodiversity 2024
- Quotation Notice from National Informatics Centre.
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of LTTD Plant at Kiltan Island- extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of LTTD Plant at Chetlat Island- extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of LPG Godown at Kiltan Island- extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of LPG Godown at Kalpeni Island- extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of LPG Godown at Chetlat Island- extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of road from Lagoon Bath to Old Juma Masjid at Amini Island- extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of CC road from Western Main road to Dak Bungalow at Kadmat Island- extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of approach road from main road to Dak Bunglow at Chetlat Island- extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of CC road from Ujra Palli to Mohiyudheen Palli at Chetlath Island extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of CC road from main road to Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam GSS School at Chetlath Island extended by another 12 months
- Collectorate- Notification- Land acquisition for the construction of approach road from Amin Katchery to Co- Operative Society at Chetlath Island- Extended by another 12 months
- Help desk for scholarship
- DHS,Kvt-Notification-Application is invited for Paramedical Course
Glimpses of G-20
PUBLIC UTILITIES
FIND SERVICES
EVENTS
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G20 Programme 21/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
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Walkthrough video 22/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
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Launching Ceremony of Covid Vaccination for School Children 15-18 years 23/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
Helpline
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ArogyaSetu IVRS - 1921
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Child Helpline - 1098
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Women Helpline - 1091
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Ambulance -102, 108
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Fire and Rescue - 101
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PDS Grievances - 1967
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Electricity Grievances - 04896-263709
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